3:38pm - The crowd is led in a waiata - 'Whakaaria Mai' - as the royal couple and Prime Minister leave the building.

3:34pm - Meghan Markle is presenting awards to four Pillars mentees.

The winners were chosen for their achievements in sports, community, music, academia, and leadership.

3:25pm - Harry is speaking to a crowd at Pillars.

"Through the work of organisations like Pillars and the awards being presented today, children can now have stability in times of turmoil, support of relationships around them, and a positive vision of their future.

"You are outstanding young people, and I know you will use this opportunity to create outstanding futures for yourselves and to act as role models for others in your communities. To all of the Pillars community, thank you - again, we couldn't be happier to support such fantastic work. Kia kaha."

3:12pm - Meghan, Harry and the PM meet and shake hands with some of the Pillars mentors and children.

Pillars was the charity chosen by the Government to receive $5000 as a the present for Meghan and Harry's wedding.

2:52pm - The couple have arrived at Pillars with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

2:30pm - After the gumboot toss Harry and Meghan exercised their green thumbs, Harry planting a puriri tree, and Meghan a kōwhai.

Kōwhai flowers are known for their bright yellow colour, hence the name, kōwhai meaning yellow in te reo Māori. New Zealand was represented with a kōwhai flower on the Duchess' veil at her wedding.

1:02pm - That's it on the gumboots, next up Harry and Meghan will be meeting representatives of the charity Pillars.

The Manukau based charity helps support children affected by having a parent in prison.

12:41pm - Both Harry and Meghan have been presented with a pounamu. Meghan also walks away with a trophy from winning the toss.

12:33pm - Meghan's team is victorious, but Prince Harry says there will be a rematch next time the couple is in NZ.

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12:30pm - The tossing is about to begin. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are lining up with some other competitors to throw the gumboots.

12:25 - Prince Harry says both he and Meghan are delighted to be at the opening of the Queen's Commonwealth Canopy and the rain is a blessing.

"The sooner we fully appreciate our surroundings and how interconnected we all are the better," he said.

12:20pm - There's a few speeches before the gumboots begin flying. Judy Beaven from the North Shore Riding Club said she loves riding everyday on her horse called Harry. The crowd laughed and clapped.

12:11pm - Crisis averted! The call has been made to carry on despite the rain.

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12:10pm - Dozens of umbrellas have appeared to cover the royals as it begins pelting down with rain. It looks like the event may be called off altogether as the rain becomes torrential.

12:00pm - The rain has paused momentarily as Prince Harry and Meghan Markle get ready to toss gumboots on the North Shore.